Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, shared details about Turkey’s first domestic air traffic controller training simulator developed by DHMİ (General Directorate of State Airports Authority) and TÜBİTAK. The Minister announced that the simulator would be used in support training for the triple-runway operations at Istanbul Airport.
Minister Uraloğlu noted that a significant update was made to the simulator system used for the basic training of air traffic controllers within DHMİ.
The Minister stated:
“Within the scope of the simultaneous independent triple-runway operations we will soon launch at Istanbul Airport, we will provide support training to our air traffic controllers using our domestic simulator. With the 360-degree visual tower environment modeling we have created, 3D models of airports will be utilized. This innovation will be the first of its kind in Europe and will significantly contribute to the training processes of our air traffic controllers.”
Simulators Enhance Training Capacity
Minister Uraloğlu emphasized that the training capacity for air traffic controllers has significantly increased thanks to domestic simulators, which have held a vital place in Turkish aviation for many years.
New Simulators Installed at Esenboğa Aviation Academy
As part of the domestic simulator project, two 180-degree Tower Control Simulator Systems developed by DHMİ were installed at the Esenboğa Aviation Academy. Additionally, a 21-position Approach and Area Control Simulator System was set up at Ankara Air Traffic Control Center.
Minister Uraloğlu added:
“At Istanbul Atatürk Airport, where general aviation activities continue, existing simulator systems have been integrated with the 3D simulator models of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. This allows us to carry out training processes on a broader scale.”
Realistic Scenarios for Air Traffic Controllers
The Minister highlighted that the domestic simulators enable trainee air traffic controllers to reinforce their theoretical knowledge with realistic scenarios. He noted that active controllers also gain experience through advanced-level training.
He further stated:
“With the adjustments we have made, we offer our controllers challenging operational scenarios to develop their professional knowledge and skills. Additionally, by increasing the frequency of training, we further solidify their fundamental knowledge and competencies.”
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